The American Printer: A Manual of Typography / Containing practical directions for managing all departments of a printing office, as well as complete instructions for apprentices; with several useful tables, numerous schemes for imposing forms in every variety, hints to authors, etc.

by Thomas MacKellar

Alto violino.—A small tenor violin.

Amende.—Compensation; apology.

Ami du peuple.—Friend of the people.

Amicus curiæ.—A friend of the court.

Amor patriæ.—Love of country.

Amour propre.—Self-love; vanity.

Ancien régime.—Former administration; ancient order of things.

Andante.—Moderately slow movement, between largo and allegro. (Music.)

Anglicè.—In English.

Anguis in herbâ.—A snake in the grass.